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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,270.95, 6,377.58 and 3,492.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,270.95, 6,377.58 and 3,492.45 is: 5,215.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,270.95 : 6,377.58 = 3,492.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,270.95/6,377.58 = 3,492.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,270.95x = 6,377.58 × 3,492.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,270.95x = 22,273,379.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,273,379.27/4,270.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,215.09

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